Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.9 earthquake 11 km NNE of Wadomari, Japan
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 11 km NNE of Wadomari, Japan at May 20, 2026, 02:46 UTC, at a depth of 42 km. The epicentre was 109 km (68 mi) NE of Tsuha. 21 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | May 20, 2026, 02:46 UTC |
| Depth | 42.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.470, 128.708 |
| Felt reports | 21 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 42 km ENE of Kunigami, Japan | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 4.4 | 65 km ESE of Isen, Japan | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km NW of Amagi, Japan | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 84 km | |
| 4.3 | 13 km SSE of Wadomari, Japan | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.4 | 17 km NNW of China, Japan | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.